Anthony

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Anthony (安东尼)
Alias(es)	Old Anthony; old mage
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Azure Flame Academy; Tower of Hope
Occupation/Role	Mage, magical researcher, and mentor to Xia Ming and Angel
First Appearance	4

Background / History

Anthony has devoted nearly his entire life to the study of magic. Having no children of his own, he comes to regard his disciples Xia Ming and Angel as if they were his children. 326

After Xia Ming studies under him for several months, Anthony finds the boy's learning speed so extraordinary that he is relieved to send him away for further development, joking that he no longer knows what else to teach him. He believes Xia Ming possesses talent comparable to Orlando, the God of Magic. 4

Anthony lives at Azure Flame Academy's back mountain, where he regularly conducts magical experiments. He later appears at the Tower of Hope, whose dense magical power reveals his presence before Xia Ming sees him. 40 290

Appearance

Anthony is an elderly-looking but vigorous mage whose physical bearing does not match his age.

• White beard and long white hair. 290
• Full, energetic voice. 290
• Remarkably nimble limbs. 290
• Often associated with a magic tower and a secluded wooden cabin used for experiments. 40 290

Personality

Anthony is fiery-tempered and blunt, greeting Xia Ming with curses and complaints when his experiments or rest are interrupted. 40 He is also playful and smug about his disciple's potential, taking evident pleasure in the prospect of shocking other senior mages with Xia Ming's talent. 4

Beneath his gruff manner, Anthony is deeply proud and protective of Xia Ming and Angel. Xia Ming's rapid growth gives him both satisfaction and anxiety: he is delighted by his disciple's achievements, yet worries about being surpassed by him. 326

Abilities & Skills

Magical Research

Anthony is an accomplished magical experimenter, recognized as an expert in the field.

• Conducts varied magic experiments at Azure Flame Academy's back mountain. 40
• His experiments can gather dense magical elements around his cabin. 40
• Possesses formidable magical power; his arrival at the Tower of Hope produces an overwhelming magical presence. 290

Magical Instruction

Anthony is Xia Ming's first magic teacher and also personally guides Angel's development.

• Teaches Xia Ming fundamental principles governing a mage's strength: magical power, spiritual power, and incantations. 40
• Explains the concept of Heaven-Bestowed Divine Runes, mysterious runes that emerge naturally during spellcasting once certain conditions are met. 40
• Provides Angel with meticulous magical guidance; her talent and training under him contribute to her breakthrough to Level Nine. 531

Combat Magic

Anthony is capable of defending Rhine City against powerful hostile mages.

• Battles a dark mage considered among the stronger mid-Level Thirteen mages. 767
• Is placed at a disadvantage because he must prevent the enemy from entering Rhine City and cannot fight without restraint. 767
• Continues fighting until Xia Ming arrives to assist him. 767

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Starsea Staff — Anthony's treasured magic staff, fitted with a magical crystal. The crystal was costly enough to nearly consume his entire fortune. 256

Relationships

• Xia Ming — Teacher and first magic mentor. Anthony recognizes Xia Ming's extraordinary talent early, treats him like a son, and takes pride in his achievements. Xia Ming considers Anthony one of the people he respects most and intervenes immediately when Anthony is endangered. 4 326 767
• Angel — Disciple and fellow student of Xia Ming. Anthony considers her like a daughter and personally guides her magical training. 291 326 531
• Rogge — Close friend and frequent bickering partner. Rogge is familiar enough with Anthony to tease him about Xia Ming's performance in the Magic Martial Tournament. 117 132
• Orlando — The God of Magic whom Anthony considers beyond his own ability to surpass; he hopes Xia Ming will achieve what he cannot. 4 326

Story Role / Major Arcs

Xia Ming's Mentor

Anthony serves as Xia Ming's early instructor, recognizing his unusual potential and teaching him until Xia Ming's learning pace exceeds what Anthony feels able to provide directly. 4

Azure Flame Academy and the Magic Martial Tournament

While Xia Ming participates in the Magic Martial Tournament, Anthony is identified as his mentor by Rogge and other observers. He dismisses concerns about Xia Ming's performance with confidence. 117 132

Tower of Hope

Anthony arrives at the Tower of Hope while Xia Ming is investigating it, revealing himself after his powerful magical presence suppresses Xia Ming's spiritual power. He is astonished to learn Xia Ming has reached Level Nine in less than half a year after leaving the academy. 290

Rhine City's Defense

Anthony remains in Rhine City during Xia Ming's absence. When a powerful dark mage threatens the city, Anthony engages him while limiting his own attacks to protect the population. Xia Ming arrives in time to join the battle. 767

Notable Quotes

“I've finally sent that brat away. If he stayed any longer, I wouldn't even know what else to teach him.” 4

“Orlando, I may not be able to surpass you in this lifetime, but my disciple can!” 326